Statistically, isn't putting out the trash can early a sort of "gateway" crime? Soon, the youth are looking for greater thrills than just putting out the can on Tuesday, so they're drawn into a life of lawlessness. All this human tragedy because the city didn't take the outcome of putting trash can early seriously.
Or something.
No, it's a public health issue. Putting the cans out too early only gives kids that much more time to be tempted to eat directly out of them. Do you want kids eating directly out of other people's trash cans? Do you? D-mnit, this law is FOR THE CHILDREN!